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Ongoing ProgramsTai Chi QigongThursday, January 5 - May 25 (except February 2 andApril 13, Holy Thursday), 10:00 am – 11:00 amDo you want to improve mobility, increase energy and have astronger immune system? Tai Chi Qigong invigorates the innerworkings of your body. This requires a bit of group work and playon a regular basis, as you participate in Tai Chi Qigong.Facilitator: Vincenza FurstDonations acceptedReiki Exchange for PractitionersWednesday, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17,7:30 pm – 9:00 pmGroup comes together to discuss Reiki principles and practicein a context of prayer and reflection. The sessions conclude withan exchange of treatment. All levels of Reiki practitioners arewelcome.Facilitator: Nancy Gogal, Certified Reiki Master, 412-367-7024Fee: 5 per sessionCentering PrayerNew Participants and Inquiry Group:Wednesday, March 1 - April 26, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(Follows Book Discussion for those attending both programs.)Ongoing and Advanced Group: Call to arrange dates and timeswith Sister Marian at 412-952-8939Learn the fundamentals and beyond of Centering Prayer as wellas ways to integrate more reflective time and contemplation intoyour busy life and world. Includes time for prayer, faith sharing anddiscussion.Facilitator: Marian Senish, CDP, M.A.Donations accepted10

PresentersCarlins, Ellen, B.S. in psychology, has been leading and teaching art andcraft activities with diverse groups of individuals for over 20 years. Herzeal for sharing joy and spirituality through artistic expression has alsomade her known for her ability to create, and help others create, uniqueone of a kind jewelry and gifts that speak to the heart.Corcoran, John P., Jr., J.D., served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. NavyJudge Advocate General’s Corp. and left the Navy Reserve as a Lt.Commander in 2010. He is currently a Partner in the firm of Jones, Gregg(JGC&G). He is a parishioner at St. Sebastian’s and has given presentations on Christian Contemplation and Meditation at Providence HeightsAlpha School and at various parishes.Coultas, M. Joan, CDP, Ph.D. from Catholic University, is a psychologist,former Provincial Director of the Sisters of Divine Providence and formerPresident of La Roche College. Currently Program Coordinator at Kearns,she has taught, lectured and given workshops on many topics related topsychology and spirituality.Ehrbrecht, Elizabeth, B.A., LMT, NCTMB, a practicing Licensed MassageTherapist, doTERRA oils wellness advocate educator, and Access Consciousness Bars Facilitator, holds a BA in theology and counseling from CarlowUniversity. Dedicated to the pursuit of holistic, nature-based healing,Elizabeth is a multi-faceted practitioner, advocate, and educator who supports alternative healing therapies to eliminate chronic or acute illnesses.She has accumulated the training and experience required for teachinglevel mastery, bringing insight and education to those interested in helpingindividuals attain the highest levels of health and well-being possible.Furst, Vincenza, is originally from metropolitan New York where she wasinvolved with Tai Chi for more than ten years. Realizing the large seniorpopulation in the Pittsburgh area, she began to send out information onher wellness program centered in Tai Chi Qigong. The response has beenamazing. Current roster includes Northland Public Library, VincentianVilla Retirement Community and Vincentian Home, Sunrise Senior Livingand Town North Towers.Gogal, Nancy, Certified Reiki Master, who has been practicing for overten years. Nancy also offers private Reiki sessions.11

PresentersGroody, Rev. Daniel G., B.A., S.T.L., Ph.D., is a Catholic priest, a HolyCross religious, a scholar, teacher, and an award winning author and filmproducer. He is currently an Associate Professor of Theology and theDirector of the Center for Latino Spirituality and Culture at the Institutefor Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame.Kernion, Anne Kertz, M.A., a certified Yoga teacher, is the artist/ownerof Cards by Anne, an international greeting card company founded in 1985which specializes in messages that speak to the heart and soul. Anne hasa BS in Environmental Engineering and a Masters in Theology. She strivesto maintain a work/life balance through centering prayer, meditation,daily exercise and family time. Recently Anne published A Year of SpiritualCompanionship, a book of very practical reflections for each week.Cards by Anne are sold at Kearns and online: www.cardsbyanne.com.Kozdemba, Kathy, the first lay-woman chairperson of the La Roche CollegeBoard, is the former president, publisher and CEO of the North Hills NewsRecord, served as Director of Readership Services for Gannett Co. Inc. inWashington D.C. She is currently Assistant to the President of La Roche College.Lamb, James, M.S. Ed., is President of the Ireland Institute ofPittsburgh. As Director of Training, he established an internship for Catholic and Protestant young adults. As President, Jim has worked tirelessly tobuild partnerships in business, trade and investment between Pittsburghand Ireland with the goal of creating jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.Luffy, Maura, CDP, M.A., has been a spiritual companion and directorfor retreats since 1977. Her formal background has been in educationand in spirituality. Currently Sister Maura is a spiritual director on theRetreat Ministry Team for Kearns Spirituality Center.Modro, Margie, CDP, M.S., CCORP, holds degrees from La Roche Collegein History and Religious Studies and from Shippensburg University in Community Counseling. Margie is certified in Addiction Treatment and Prevention and in Crisis Response. She has worked in the field of addiction for over30 years as a therapist, trainer, and consultant for the Pennsylvania Dept. ofEducation, Drug and Alcohol Programs; St. Francis Medical Center; WesternPsychiatric Institute and Clinic; Greenbriar Treatment Center and the Bridgeto Hope. Margie has been a presenter on topics of spirituality at Kearns.12

PresentersRaible, Agnes, CDP, M.A., is a certified holistic healer and also theDirector of Kearns Spirituality Center. She is a teacher, administrator andReiki master, as well as an avid gardener and reader.Seiler, Jean Rene CDP, M.A., in addition to her Masters’ in religiouseducation, possesses a graduate certificate in spirituality from LoyolaUniversity of Chicago. She has spent many years in religious and adulteducation and more recently has been engaged in pastoral work withaged and infirmed persons in nursing homes and care centers. She is alsoa spiritual director at Kearns.Senish, Marian, CDP, M.A., is a spiritual director, a pastoral ministerand developer of the Labyrinth at Kearns. Along with her service in theretreat ministry, she gives talks in local parishes.Tolliver, Charlotte, CDP, M.S., has a passion for mud! She lights up at thefeel of clay swishing through her fingers. Through her craft she shares withothers the healing power of praying and playing with clay. Sister Charlotte, agraduate of La Roche College’s art and design program with a Master’s fromEdinboro in fine arts, has taught ceramics since 1998. Ceramics are ondisplay for sale at Kearns. Also, see page 19 for representative samples.Winschel, Anne, CDP, M.S. in counseling psychology, graduate work inspirituality and in scripture from Boston College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Anne has been engaged in teaching,counseling and spiritual direction for thirty years.The Lure of ProvidenceThe Lure of Providence recounts the history of the international congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence whohave spent over a century and a half transcending boundaries of nation, culture, and ministry. Receive your copy ofThe Lure of Providence for a 25 contribution. Proceedsbenefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of DivineProvidence. The Lure of Providence is available in a Spanishlanguage version, too! Make check payable to the Sisters ofDivine Providence and mail to: Mission Advancement,Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 1510113

Program InformationRegistration.We encourage you to pre-register for ALL programs.Walk-ins are welcome provided space is available and this brochure does notstate that a prior deposit is necessary. To register, call us at 412-366-1124 ore-mail: kearns@cdpsisters.org or view our website at cdpsisters.org.Program Cancellations, Updates.When it becomes necessaryto cancel or change a program schedule, the information will be posted toour Facebook page, www.facebook.com/KearnsSpiritualityCenter.Program Information.For more information about the programs,contact M. Joan Coultas, CDP, 412-635-6314, mjcoultas@cdpsisters.org orPeggy Huwe, 412-366-1124, kearns@cdpsisters.orgGeneral InformationGift Certificates.Do you need a unique gift for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.? Why not choose a Kearns program or a massage at Kearns?Call 412-366-1124 for a Kearns gift certificate.Vessels of Hospitality.Another creative gift may be one of SisterCharlotte Tolliver’s hand built, wheel-thrown pottery items on display in theKearns lobby! Please feel free to drop in and shop or to call Sr. Charlotte at412-956-6314. See page 19 for more information.Hosted Groups, Personal Retreats.To arrange for a hostedgroup or to schedule a personal retreat, contact Peggy Huwe, 412-3661124 or email: kearns@cdpsisters.org or Agnes Raible, CDP, 412-635-5404or email: araible@cdpsisters.orgVolunteer Opportunities!.Do you have down time to fill and/orhave talents to share with others? We could use you! Call 412-366-1124Kris’s Fund.Kris Rosenberg ( 2004), initiated a fund to enhancethe ministry of Kearns Spirituality Center. The labyrinth has beendedicated to Kris, and many services and enhancements to the Centerhave been made possible through Kris’s Fund.Your donation to Kris’s Fund will help ensure the future of Kearns!14

Special ServicesLabyrinth.The Labyrinth is open year round for all to use forprayer and contemplation. If you wish to create a program for agroup using the labyrinth, the Center can provide a guide for thisexperience. In that case, please call for an appointment at 412366-1124.Spiritual Direction.An opportunity to “come as you arespiritually”to speak confidentially with a spiritual director who affirms and challenges your spiritual journey. The focus is your relationship with God in prayer and in daily life.By appointment only.Carolyn Bodenschatz, CSJ, 724.454-1232, mccbcsj1@verizon.netMaura Luffy, CDP, M.A., 412.366.3451, mauraluffycdp@cdpsisters.orgJean Rene Seiler CDP, M.A., 412.508.7841Anne Winschel, CDP, M.A., 412.635.5409, awinschel@cdpsisters.orgMassage Therapy.Kearns is pleased to announce that we havea Massage Therapist: Elizabeth M. Erbrecht, LMT, NCTMB. Forappointment: 412-445-3704 or e-mail: elizerbrecht.lmt@gmail.comReiki.A “touch therapy” method of reducing the effects of stress,e.g. blood pressure elevation, tight muscle structure, heightenedanxiety and stress, etc., done in a prayerful reflective atmosphere.By appointment only, with Sr. Agnes Raible CDP, MA. Phone: 412635-5405 or 412-366-1124 or e-mail: araible@cdpsisters.orgComfort and Hospitality Program.Special thanks to UPMCPassavant Foundation for a second 10,000 grant in support of theComfort and Hospitality program.This program hosts families andfriends of UPMC Passavant Hospitalpatients, offering convenient andsecure overnight accommodations in a friendly and contemplativeatmosphere. For more information contact Peggy Huwe at412-366-1124 or email kearns@cdpsisters.org15

Kearns Spirituality CenterKearns offers.wA welcoming staffwWoodland reflection trailwLabyrinth for prayerful walkingwMeditation gardenwSpirituality librarywVisitation Chapel accommodates 175 guestswAir conditioned, smoke-free, handicap accessiblewConference center accommodates up to250 guests for meetings and 200 for diningwState-of-the-art audio/visual, computer capabilityand WiFi in public areaswPiano in each meeting roomwRetreat Center lounge accommodates up to 30 guestsw27 air-conditioned and smoke-free guest rooms, plus three suiteswDining room seats 70wFully equipped kitchenwFood service availableKearns Spirituality Center Mission Statement16Kearns Spirituality Center invites people of all faiths,searching for a deeper meaning in their lives,to experience an environment dedicated to the renewaland revitalization of the human spirit. A Catholic retreatcenter sponsored by the Sisters of DivineProvidence, Kearns Spirituality Centershares in the mission of the Congregation:“to make God’s Providence more visiblein our world.”

Kearns Spirituality CenterThe Labyrinth is open year round for prayerful walking.Visitation Chapel offers a quiet place for reflection,prayer and meditation.Babcock Blvd.ht Rd.McKnigCumberland Rd.UPMC PassavantPeebles RoadKearns SpiritualityCenter is locatedon the groundsof the Sisters ofDivine Providenceat 9000 BabcockBlvd., McCandlessTownship betweenUPMC PassavantHospital andLa Roche College.Route 19DirectionsuKearns SpiritualityCenter, ProvidenceMcCandless Heights andLa Roche CollegeCrossingDuncan Ave.17

Other Ministries Sponsored bythe Sisters of Divine ProvidenceSocial Service MinistriesLa Posada Providencia, in Texas, is a ministry for people fromaround the world who are seeking legal refuge in the USA.Providence Family Support Center, Pittsburgh, offers programmingand services aimed at strengthening families.Room at the Inn provides immediate emergency shelter for familiesthat are homeless in St. Louis County, MO.EducationFounded by the Sisters in 1926, Providence Heights Alpha School inPittsburgh, teaches the children to be independent thinkers, imaginative problem solvers, and caring, compassionate individuals.The Sacred Heart School System, administered by the Sisters inKingston, MA, in the Archdiocese of Boston, provides quality education to students from pre-primary through high school.Founded by the Sisters in 1963, La RocheCollege is a four-year,co-ed liberal arts college in McCandless Township.Craft Extravaganza at Providence HeightsMake plans now to participate in or attendthe 2017 Craft Extravaganza!Saturday, October 7, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmPublic is invited to this unique arts andcraft show at our Historic Landmarkbuilding at Providence Heights.To reserve your booth call 412-635-5401.Proceeds benefit theSisters of Divine Providence.18

Vessels of HospitalityOne of Sister Charlotte Tolliver’s hand built, wheelthrown pottery items is a creative gift for any occassion. See the display in the Kearns lobby! Feel free todrop in and shop or call Sr. Charlotte at 412-956-6314.19

From “Kearns’ Song” by Ken MademaKearns – a place for peace and quiet;Kearns – a place to look back down along the road;Kearns – a place to find some sanity again;Kearns – a place to go and find the peace,the love and grace of God.Return Service RequestedKearns Spirituality CenterSisters of Divine Providence9000 Babcock Blvd.Allison Park, PA 15101-2713Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPittsburgh, PAPermit No. 2877

4 Book Discussion Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Book for Discussion: The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation Author: Richard Rohr OSF with Mike Morrell In The Divine Dance, Rohr examines the awesome mystery of the Trinity in a way that is not only